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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.62, 368.43 and 101.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.62, 368.43 and 101.23 is: 151.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.62 : 368.43 = 101.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.62/368.43 = 101.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.62x = 368.43 × 101.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.62x = 37,296.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,296.17/245.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.85

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